On June 1st of this year, another blockbuster hotel in Maldives opened. It is the Ritz-Carlton.Designed by the palace-level master Kerry Hill, inspired by ocean elements such as sea breeze, waves, shells, etc., using minimalist techniques, a series of overwater villas with circular facades have been created.
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Full Water Villa
The natural environment is romantic and cozy

The hotel is located in the Fari Islands of the North Male Atoll in the Maldives. The hotel is composed of three small islands, with a small island sandwiched between the two large islands. It takes about 50 minutes by speedboat or 10 minutes by seaplane from Male Airport. The luxurious and majestic water villas have an all-round view of the Maldives. No matter from which angle, you can shoot a blockbuster with a sense of sight. There is a private swimming pool in each room. The sea breeze is blowing in the morning when the door is opened, and the comfortable sunlight shines on the body as if to have an intimate contact with nature. 02 Unique design Everywhere is pleasing to the eye The interior design continues Kerry Hill’s consistent minimalist style. The space adopts neutral tones and a large number of natural materials, which is more integrated with the surrounding environment, and the world outside the window is infinitely enlarged by the floor-to-ceiling windows. The most clear thing in the whole hotel is the spa surrounded by water villas. The trestle bridge connects them in series. There are no obstructions on both sides of the trestle bridge. Walking in it gives you a unique feeling. Nine private treatment rooms provide you with a full set of health and luxury experience, relaxing and decompressing. Spa projects are all made with BAMFORD series products, using natural materials as raw materials, purely hand-made, bringing health and nourishment. 03 7 restaurants, 2 bars Enjoy the exquisite world cuisine The hotel has 7 restaurants and 2 bars, especially the Summer Pavilion, which draws inspiration from the three-star Michelin restaurant of the same name in Singapore and presents contemporary exquisite Cantonese cuisine. In addition, there are Japanese teppanyaki, southern Italian cuisine, seafood and oysters… If you are a foodie, then you will love this place. After eating and drinking, you should burn calories appropriately. You can choose from the gym, private swimming pool, tennis court, etc. Of course, you can also choose to have a drink at the bar and take a look at the beautiful scenery of the setting sun outside. 04 Cannot fly to Maldives There are also many Ritz-Carlton hotels in China to experience Edit/nan The picture comes from the hotel’s official website

Tourists take souvenir photos at Bau Trang scenic spot. Photo: THIEN LOAN Bau Trang landscape is surrounded by vast sand slopes, running long after each other, interspersed with low forest trees. In the midst of the blazing sun, the soft, smooth sand dunes around the water surface appear with magical beauty. The vast sandbanks and dunes stretch up and down, taking on various shapes, changing every day and every hour due to the impact of the wind, creating new faces and shades. Even in the hot season, visitors still have a very pleasant feeling thanks to the wind carrying the scent of lotus, grass, the salty scent of the sea, etc., which blends into the cool fresh water, forming a typical rustic smell the land here. Looking down from the sand hill, you can’t help but be surprised when you see a lake that is as calm as a mirror with iridescent pink lotus. Lotus here blooms in 4 seasons, but the most beautiful is still summer. Do not miss the opportunity to see the beautiful lotus lake here. Bau Trang landscape has been uniformly protected by Binh Thuan province with an area of ​​​​371.88 hectares. In addition to the beautiful natural landscape, Bau Trang also contains many historical and cultural values ​​associated with the process of exploring, creating and building the lives of generations of local people on this land. . In 2019, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism ranked Bau Trang as a national scenic relic. Many people used to be afraid that lying in the middle of the “small desert” area, Bau Trang would be gradually filled with flying sand, but the wonderful thing of nature, this “oasis” is still beautiful and captivating.

Ke Go Lake is located between hillsides and mountains in Cam Xuyen district, Ha Tinh province. This artificial lake is an attractive attraction for many tourists who love to explore with many interesting activities. The lake is also an abundant source of food for the surrounding areas. Photo: Standard. Ke Go lake project was started construction in 1976, completed in 1980 with a length of nearly 30 km. The lake consists of one main dam and 10 auxiliary dams with many potentials for hydroelectricity and irrigation resources. Photo: Vietnamtimes. Built on Rao Cai estuary basin, Ha Tinh’s largest artificial lake has a capacity of more than 350 million m3 of water. Visitors who come to explore Ke Go lake can participate in activities such as rowing boat to see the scenery of the romantic upstream river at sunset. Photo: 4travel.com Dong Loc junction is a famous national historical site, attracting many domestic and foreign tourists. This is also the traffic gateway from the North and the Ho Chi Minh trail, which suffered many bombs and bullets from the years of resistance. Tourists come here to learn and pay tribute to the remaining artifacts, to remember the heroes, martyrs, and female volunteers who fell for national independence. Ky Xuan beach in Ky Xuan commune, Ky Anh district, Ha Tinh province has a bow shape and a beautiful location facing 3 mountains: Golden Mountain, Elephant Mountain and Son Tinh Mountain. The beach here attracts a lot of tourists to relax when it owns a poetic setting between the sea, clouds and mountains, combining to maintain the beauty of nature. Photo: vexere.com Porridge soup, also known as rice cake soup, is a favorite dish of the locals in Ha Tinh. Not every visitor who comes here can taste this dish. Banh Canh is used with bone broth, shrimp, quail eggs, stewed pork and spicy chili to bring a new and unforgettable taste. Photo: ota. Hong Linh Mountain is located in Thien Loc town, Can Loc district, Ha Tinh province with many caves and 26 streams flowing from the mountain. This place, along with Lam River, is considered a symbol of the sacred river and mountain of Nghe. Visitors come to Hong Linh mountain not only to enjoy and learn about the history of the past but also to make pilgrimages at sacred temples and pagodas. Photo: mustgo.

Recovered but not restored to original condition hiện According to the leader of Phuoc Dong Commune People’s Committee, currently, in the commune, there are many land plots that violate the Land Law that have been banned by the City People’s Committee. Nha Trang issued a decision to withdraw and hand it over to the Commune People’s Committee for management. However, in the decision to hand over to the commune, the City People’s Committee. Nha Trang did not assign the task of restoring the original status quo. Because these land plots are very large, from a few thousand square meters to several hectares; The current situation has been cut down, leveled to create the ground, so the upcoming rainy season is easy to cause landslides, dangerous for the residential area below. For example, the production forest land located on the mountain in Phuoc Ha village is owned by Mr. Nguyen Duc Phan. After discovering Mr. Phan illegally leveling and dividing plots on an area of ​​about 3 hectares, the City People’s Committee. Nha Trang issued an administrative sanction decision, forcing Mr. Phan to restore the original status quo. Because Mr. Phan did not comply, in 2020, the City People’s Committee issued a decision to recover this entire forest land, assigning Phuoc Dong Commune People’s Committee to manage. Not only illegally leveling forest land, Mr. Phan also organized the construction of a makeshift stone embankment hundreds of meters long and nearly 10 meters high; while below the stone embankment are dozens of households living. These households are worried that if there is no solution to deal with stone embankments, in the coming rainy season, the water will easily form a waterfall to pour the stone embankment into residential areas. The whole hill of production forest in Phuoc Ha village was leveled and divided by Mr. Phan, then recovered. Talking about this issue, Mr. Bui Cao Phap – Vice Chairman of Phuoc Dong Commune People’s Committee said that it is very difficult to restore the original status quo in this area because the whole hill was excavated and leveled by Mr. Phan. land to be divided into 500 lots. The stone embankment also cannot be dismantled because a very large amount of soil and rock above will overflow into the residential area below. The best solution is to reinforce the wall to be sure, and at the same time have a solution to divide the water flowing from the top down into several streams, avoiding landslides when it rains heavily. About 500m from Phuoc Dong Commune People’s Committee, in Phuoc Tan village, there is also a land planted with perennial crops of about 2 hectares located on hills and mountains, which Mr. Phan has allocated plots for sale since 2018. After discovering, the City People’s Committee. Nha Trang made a record, asking Mr. Phan to restore the original status quo. At that time, Mr. Phan recovered but did not meet the requirements, so the City People’s Committee. Nha Trang recovered land and assigned Phuoc Dong Commune People’s Committee to manage. In Phuoc Loi village, a plot of land over 8,000m 2 Le Thi Thoa’s name was also leveled and divided. This area has been recovered, but nearly 10 households have built houses to live in. Review to ask for direction According to the profile provided by the leader of the People’s Committee of Phuoc Dong commune, from 2019 until now, the City People’s Committee. Nha Trang has issued many decisions to recover forest land and land for perennial crops that are misused by land owners. Specifically, the City People’s Committee has recovered nearly 19,000m 2 Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Tuan’s forest land because he destroyed the land, divided plots for sale; recovered nearly 7,000m thu 2 land for planting perennial crops of Mr. Nguyen Van Chien; recovered nearly 3,000m thu 2 Mr. Nguyen Dinh Viet’s agricultural land… However, at present, thousands of square meters of destroyed land have been recovered but there is no solution to restore the original status quo. Mr. Bui Cao Phap said, recently, Phuoc Dong Commune People’s Committee has directed cadastral officers to review the entire destroyed land area that has been decided to recover. The Commune People’s Committee will report specifically the location, area, and current status of each land area to the City People’s Committee. Nha Trang to consult on the restoration of the status quo of these lands. In the short term, the Commune People’s Committee will strengthen inspection, avoid encroachment, purchase and sale transactions, etc. However, in the long term, there must be solutions to restore the status quo, avoid erosion, and ensure the safety of residential areas in the north. below. Van Ky

According to Mr. Nguyen Xuan Giang, Head of Agriculture and Rural Development Department of Bac Ha district, the whole district currently has about 70 hectares of French peaches, varieties DT 2 and Micret, concentrated in communes: Ta Chai, Na Hoi, Ban Pho and Bac Ha town. . French peaches are expensive, because of their beautiful design, fresh taste, and early ripening compared to traditional native peaches, so they are easy to sell. Grown on the hills of the people of Ta Chai, Na Hoi, Ban Pho communes (Bac Ha). Mr. Nguyen Huy Trung, Chairman of Bac Ha Tourism Association said: Early ripening of French peaches has brought double benefits to Bac Ha farmers, both earning income from fruit picking and attracting tourists to visit. visit, experience… The two-year-old French peach tree has already produced a lot of fruit. Ripe fruit is very beautiful. Cool and crunchy sweet taste. In the harvest season, people bring them down to sell in Bac Ha town. Early ripening French peaches are very attractive to consumers and tourists when coming here.

Strawberry season is ripe from May to the end of August. Now is the time when the strawberry season is in full swing, so gardeners are busy harvesting to sell. Mulberry – also known as mulberry tree, is a woody fruit tree, the fruit grows from the base to the top. In Ha Tinh, mulberry trees are often grown in mountainous districts Mulberry trees usually bear fruit in the spring. Strawberries grow in clusters, chit from the base to the top. By May, the mulberry fruit begins to ripen and to be harvested Strawberry skin when ripe, the skin gradually turns to ivory white, apricot yellow. The fruit has a mild sour taste, very popular with many people. In recent years, many traders have come to the garden to buy strawberries. Mr. Tran Van Ky’s household (residing in Ha Linh commune, Huong Khe district) can grow 17 mulberry roots. Many unripe roots and fruits have been deposited by traders. Most of Mr. Ky’s mulberry roots are grown over 30 years. Each year, harvest from 1.5-2 quintals of fruit. Currently, each kilogram of strawberry skin costs from 25,000 VND to 30,000 VND. In addition to white and red strawberries, there are also blue-skinned strawberries. The fruit has a sweet taste and the price is also higher For many mountainous people, strawberry skin is not only a snack from the countryside but also a significant source of seasonal income. On average, each mulberry tree can be harvested from 2.5 to 3 million VND/year. With the characteristics of fruit, beautiful canopy, for shade … in addition to planting for fruit, the mulberry tree is also chosen as an ornamental. In recent years, the mulberry tree has been hunted by many people. On average, each perennial mulberry tree costs from 5 million to 30 million VND/tree.

The hill that has experienced many ups and downs in the world, has fulfilled the role of a “heroic shield” and is silent as a historical witness for this land. And now, Tuc Dup Hill has also become a tourism “ambassador” spreading the image of a masterpiece of nature. The charming and beautiful countryside captivates visitors. Admire the “Eternal Fortress” Time goes by silently, the trees of memory fall full of yellow leaves covering the seeds of peace of mind, but as soon as the rain passes, they will rub themselves up. Dear comradeship, sad and happy memories are tempered by the sweat of the field, by the rain of bombs and bullets. The lines of beautiful memories that keep going green are kept intact in the heart of Tuc Dup hill. In addition to being called a wonderland with many anecdotes, Tuc Dup is also a place where “iron and steel” forged the strong will of soldiers who are ready to sacrifice for the noble ideal of “going to the battlefield. no regrets for a green life” to protect the homeland. The glorious victory on Tuc Dup hill is forever a beautiful triumph, an exhilaration and pride for the army and people of An Giang in the struggle against the US to save the country until the day of victory and in the construction work. homeland today. Many groups of students – students explore Tuc Dup fortress during the holidays of April 30 – May 1 Celebrating the 46th anniversary of the day North and South reunited as one family (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2021) is an opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the historical nostalgia space in the land of “sacred land of genius”, contemplate beautiful natural wonder. In addition, on the occasion of the holiday of Doi Tuc Dup KDL, there are always special promotions such as: try the thrill of watching live bullets; experience folk fun activities for free; 30% to 50% off other entertainment and food services… Take the time to pack your bags and explore the amazingly beautiful lands, you can’t help but admire the beauty of Vietnam. Palace in the heart of the hill If the Co To mountain is like a phoenix, its tail is Tuc Dup hill. With an altitude of about 216m, you can enjoy the place of paradise, watch the rolling fields, the rolling mountains to catch the wind, and the endless rows of palm trees in the distance. Try once with a “cloud picker” and you will find it very cool because the hill is always graceful with a beautiful wreath of clouds when it’s green, when it’s white, when it’s flowing in the red sunset. The shimmering, fanciful cave system turns the adventure of discovery like in fiction movies into reality. Each cave has its own mysterious spiritual beauty, visitors can’t help but marvel and admire the masterpiece of nature. The type of cave research tourism is gradually popular, so learning about the structure, geology, and combat life of the soldiers in the stone path is what arouses curiosity for visitors when coming here. Recently, Tuc Dup Hill was established with a Guinness record for “The longest and most beautiful cave made of natural granite in Vietnam” with magnificent beauty and majesty like a “royal palace” in the heart of the hill. Stepping inside the cave, visitors will admire the unique shapes of large and small rocks cleverly arranged to reveal “mystical” openings to help get natural light from the wind. It is these openings that can be observed from the outside, whereas from the outside looking in, we can only see a little bit of grass and trees, thickly covered with moss, so this place becomes a secret agency, our soldiers can go in and out. export demons and enter spirits” without the enemy’s knowledge. Magical, fanciful beauty of historical movies at Tuc Dup cave. Tuc Dup Hill is a harmonious combination between the delicate and majestic beauty of the Creator gently bringing visitors lost in paradise on earth. The adventure to conquer the sacred hill will help you touch the peace and serenity in your heart because travel is the way you create your own joy and happiness after hours of hard work. Live life to the fullest with every present moment, enjoying the sound of forest birds singing “mighty songs” in harmony with the melodious rhythm of the wind releasing into the space the wonderful levels that promise to bring visitors the best days of life. Vacation is fun and meaningful.

Share with Zing , Quoc Dung said he took the photos at about 5 am on May 1, when he and his friends visited to hunt clouds. “Recently, tour operators guide tourists to hunt clouds and watch the sunrise, so there is often a situation of litter here. When I went up, there were 4-5 groups setting up camps, until I left. , some people even forget to clean up,” he said. Garbage includes plastic bottles, plastic bags thrown indiscriminately on the hill. Photo: Quoc Dung. Beer cans and plastic bags were thrown at the campfire, causing a loss of beauty of the hill. The unflattering image makes the online community angry, questioning the consciousness of a part of tourists who come to enjoy the holiday. Hongdiem account wrote: “In Da Lat, many people choose to camp in the forest, sleep in tents to find freedom and be comfortable with nature, but forget to bring awareness, eat and drink, don’t bother to clean up”. “Many people just want to come up here to have a good picture to bring back, then tomorrow when people ban the door, they will ask loudly why. I hope everyone has a little sense,” Nguyen Lam expressed his opinion. Many tour groups, camping to leave garbage on the hills. Photo: Quoc Dung. Some members said that during the long holiday, tourists flocked to Da Lat to enjoy the cool climate. Not only renting homestays, resort hotels, many people tend to like new experiences, rent tents to sleep in the forest, by the lake. “It is worth mentioning that some components have no intention of protecting the environment. Passing through Tuyen Lam Lake, heading to Happy Hill cafe, I observe on both sides of the road many families and groups of friends spread tarps to eat and drink. and singing. When they come back, the cans and garbage are not cleaned, they would rather put them neatly in the bag”, Huu Thien (HCMC tourist) bored. Reply Zing According to Mr. Le Anh Kiet, Head of Culture and Information Department of Da Lat city, it is estimated that on the night of April 30 and May 1, Da Lat welcomed about 126,000 visitors, of which international visitors reached 2,500.

Illustration. My hometown was in the midland hills, at that time the grass was green. The message canopy ran across the hillsides. Under the forest canopy is a world of grass, flowers, myrtle, mussels, peonies… four seasons blooming. On the top of the mountain, there are sparse trees and grass that grow in places. Perched by the gray rocks, the thorny bushes stretched out their green arms in the scorching summer sun. We used to climb hills to rake pine needles, find ripe myrtle and pick leaves from those bushes. People call it the palm tree. I was too young at that time, and I don’t remember who drew it for me. I just know that I can go with my brothers and sisters to the mountains, climb like a baby goat, jump on each cliff to pick leaves, pick but not cut even though the tree has sparse thorns and bleeds. And only pick the leaves of the cake, not too old, not too young. My grandmother said to make delicious jelly and let the tree live for everyone to pick. I like the cool scent of the leaves. Sometimes, after picking, we would run around looking for wild fruits or sit on a large rock, while blooming the leaves, we would look at the village and the tiny river in the distance, holding out our little hands. embracing the sweat-drying face, welcoming the fragrant breezes blowing from the vast fields, dreaming… I love that hill! Love the young pine buds that build green towers lined up on the slopes, the fragrant pine like candles in the sky! Love the giants, grasshoppers and big elephants kicking the brakes, dancing and throwing leaves! Love the sound of howling birds, “catching shrimp braised” in the sky and the cuckoo calling from afar… But love the hill most in the ripe fruit season. Juicy red raspberries in the humid valley by the rocky crevice, clusters of sweet red-purple peonies; The sedum vine hangs tiny purple-pink fruit eyes, black alum, black pearl soup mixed with thorns and inviting thorns… The most interesting thing is that sometimes you open your nose to find the faint scent of ripe fruit, then turn the grass and trees, and catch the flowers. tufts of passion fruit charm or sweet chestnut flowers, sniffing to forget the hungry stomach… Sometimes, our children try to pick sour leaves and acrid fruits to eat. Small green cow’s udder oozes milk, small pomelos, pink and pink, transparent, fragrant, spicy… even the whole fruit is bought full of seeds and tasted… Myrtle season is a paradise for children. Just the other day, the eye-catching purple-pink petals swaying in their hands, in the hair of a few children braided in pigtails, now they turn into fruit while hanging on the branches, showing off their sweet and inviting purple belly… purple and purple… The smiles of children in the mountains and forests… The midland hills gave us delicious food, sweet fruits, raised poor children to grow up in body and soul. I often hum the rhymes as I weave my way through the sparse shrubs or bend down to pick up the pine cones rolling on the carpet of fragrant leaves. In order to remember my homeland later, I often call this the singing hill: There are blue winds Fly through the forest of childhood Where is the sweetness and sweetness Mourning purple sim hillside… Only a song left Keep flying in the nostalgia Wings of time once Wet soft clear spring water… There are steep mountain slopes Sweet white gardenia There is a pine forest that screams I lie on a carpet of fragrant leaves… Miss the misty mountain valley There are wings of clouds and the head of the wind Herd of buffaloes grazing on grass Flowers to open eyes purple pink… From the top of the immense mountain Zoom in on all four sides Seeing the small village far away Loving the old bamboo ramparts… Back to the past years Seeing the kite flying enthusiastically Seeing fragrant sweet potato buried in the kitchen Locusts, grasshoppers fly back… I love summer days Wandering in search of the smell of ripe fruit Sweet wild fruit in the mouth Sorrel leaves in the forest… Fascinated white flower rose Chirping birdsong at the top of the mountain Confused yellow butterfly wings Clap the flash of childhood… … Every time I go to the hill to pick leaves, I like it, even making jelly at home is really fun. Before that, the elder brothers or sisters or grandmothers had prepared a large pot of water to cool, a small pot of sugar syrup, sometimes just begging or hiding some sugar from the house because sugar was scarce that day, sometimes a few drops. sugar cane or holding grass roots… Glove leaves are washed many times by us, drained, dried slightly and then put in a large pot or saucepan to crush with our hands. I remember once, we even washed a pair of rubber slippers and used them as a grinding table, rubbing the leaves vigorously. When the leaves have turned into a green powder, they are wrapped in a white coarse cloth and then dipped in a pot of boiling water to cool, thoroughly dried, and squeezed out. Sometimes, we squeeze in a little bit of clear lime juice from the lime pot she eats betel nut, sometimes we don’t, but it only takes a few minutes for the pot to solidify. Sometimes to cool more, the brothers and sisters take a piece of rain cloth to cover the jelly pot and then the line is dropped to the bottom of the well, a few hours later or overnight to pull it up. Wow, it’s delicious when the green jelly pieces are cut out, dropped into a cup or bowl of sugar water, sprinkled with a little banana or grapefruit essential oil! Sometimes it’s not so “advanced”, my brothers and sisters boil some sugarcane juice, stevia roots, sprinkle some sugar obtained on the jelly and then compete to eat… Wherever you eat, cool your guts, cool your liver there, although there is not enough sweetness to mask the strong smell of fresh leaves. So many years have passed, I still remember the afternoons full of flowers and sunshine under the rustling bamboo shade, we slurped the bowls of cool green jelly like jade. Delicious dishes with a hilly flavor but even more delicious by their own hands. It’s even more delicious when receiving the sparkling smiles of grandmothers and mothers when enjoying the jelly that our children prepare… For decades, I have not returned to that ancient hill country. I don’t know if jelly gloves, sims buy… are there any trees left or erased over the years along with the soaring pine forests for a while. But in me, the grassy hills sing with the flavors of wild fruits, fragrant leaves, the first transparent, green jelly slice I ate… still remain forever in the memory and follow through life!

The star couple took 5 years to conceptualize, design and complete the farm. Architect Howard Backen and interior designer Vicky Charles accompanied the couple throughout the construction process. Actress Mila Kunis and her husband own a large farm. Photo: People. “We want our house to have an old look, like a warehouse of previous decades. In addition, the home must also be fully equipped and modern,” said Ashton Kutcher. Mila Kunis’ husband appreciates the creativity and vision of Howard Backen and Vicky Charles. The construction team has completed the farm in a classic and modern style. They use the main materials are wood, concrete and glass to build the main house, living room, kitchen area and entertainment area. During the pandemic, Mila Kunis and her daughter Wyatt (6 years old) and son Dimitri (4 years old) spent a lot of time at the farm. The whole family plowed the ground, planted and took care of the trees. They even harvested a corn crop. The house is designed in a classic and modern style. Photo: People. “The house is completely solar powered. Regenerative farming methods are also applied to ensure sustainability. When entering the house, I feel peaceful and cozy,” Kutcher said. . Mila Kunis is a famous Hollywood actress. She is loved by the audience through many films such as Black Swan (2010), Max Payne (2008), Friends with Benefits (2011) or Ted (2012). Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher started dating in 2012. The star couple had a long time getting to know each other before moving in together. In July 2015, the two held a secret wedding ceremony. In the past, Ashton Kutcher was married to Demi Moore, while Mila Kunis had a time with actor Macaulay Culkin.

The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge is located between two hills A pedestrian suspension bridge named 516 Arouca with a length of 516 meters has just opened in northern Portugal after 3 years of construction. The bridge, located inside the Arouca Geopark, hovers 175 meters above the Paiva River and connects two hills. The bridge as a tourist attraction for the Arouca area. It is next to the Paiva Walkways, an 8km trail that winds through the Arouca hills. When crossing the bridge visitors have views over the Pavia Gorge, towards the nearby Aguieiras Falls, and all the verdant rocky mountains in the Arouca geopark. The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge is held up by steel cables and two large towers at each end. This pedestrian suspension bridge that can see through will shake with every step. The pedestrian walkway is made up of 127 metal cages stacked together. Hugo Xavier, the first person to have the courage to cross this bridge, said: “I was a little scared, but the experience was very unique, extraordinary, well worth it for you to overcome your fear”. Rui Brandao, who participated in the experience but did not dare to look down, said: “I recommend you try this experience once in your life even if you have a fear of heights like me.” Visitors can admire the natural beauty of the national park while standing on the bridge 516 Arouca Bridge, designed by the Portuguese company Itecons, is inspired by the ancient Inca rope bridges spanning the gorge in the Andes. Margarida Belém, Mayor of Arouca said: “This is a remarkable national monument, the most iconic structure in Arouca and in the whole country. It has certainly become a landmark of the present. great”. It will take you about 10 minutes if you walk while enjoying the panoramic view of the surroundings such as waterfalls, canyons and fast flowing river below through the mesh at your feet; or about 4 minutes if you’re just trying to get through quickly because you’re afraid of heights. The bridge is currently Europe’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, surpassing Switzerland’s 494-meter-high Charles Kuonen Bridge, completed in 2017. It is also the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world because the 567-meter Baglung Parbat Footbridge in Nepal is quite simple, the bridge deck follows a curve and is supported like a cable car.

Trau tree, also known as oil painting tree, often grows in mountainous areas with moderate slope. Trau is a large tree, up to 8 meters or more high, smooth body, diverse leaves, sometimes with deep lobes, when cut shallow, sometimes whole and heart-shaped, glossy top surface, dark color, underside. translucent, pale color. The flowering season usually starts in April and usually flowers before young leaves appear. By September, there is another flower crop. The fruit of the previous flower will ripen around October. These days, when visiting the Northwest, almost anywhere can be satisfied to see the white Trau forests growing on the hillsides. Hoa Trau is a simple flower with the same root. Each flower has 5 petals, white, purple spots on the nail. Hoa Trau grows in clusters and is quite fragrant. Trau does not require much soil, but where the soil does not have moderate porosity, the soil is not cool and is not good, Trau trees die quickly. In suitable soil, the Trau tree grows very fast, flowers immediately in the 2nd or 3rd year, the branches grow in horizontal and even layers, even after a few years it can grow up to 12 – 15cm. Hoa Trau is also one of many flowers associated with the life of ethnic minorities in the Northwest. The pure and gentle Trau flower bosses give the viewer a relaxed feeling. Currently, Trau’s main use is to use oil presses to blend paint, sweep over the fabric to avoid wet rain, with high export value. Dry Trau is only used as a fertilizer in the field. Also for making medicine. At that time, the Trau kernel will be burned into charcoal, powdered with pig fat to treat impetigo, pimples. Water must not be swallowed. Hoa Trau adorns the Northwest streets … … often adorned the villages in the border areas.

Dalat (Lam Dong) is my favorite travel checklist. Every year, I visit the misty city at least 2-3 times. During my 3-day trip, I did not check-in as many landscapes or virtual living places as always, but chose to stop at cafes with ideal views. Most of the cafes in the highland city have open spaces with diverse styles. Immersing in the green nature, watching the sunset fall, listening to acoustic music on the hill or admiring the greenhouse on the lights at night are experiences that give me an unforgettable impression. To get to the shop, I have to downhill quite a long, somewhat dangerous compared to the weak steering wheel. However, this is an interesting experience because the slopes are an indispensable “specialty” in Dalat. The parking lot is next to the shop, right at the end of the alley. Coming to the Summer Garden, I was immediately conquered by the beautiful fairy-tale campus, from the flower-covered entrance gate, to the walkway decorated by the lush green patches of trees. View the valley, make the most of natural light. The restaurant has many tropical virtual living corners, including indoor and outdoor seating. However, the visitors are quite crowded, so it is difficult to choose a satisfactory shooting angle. Arriving at 17 o’clock, I can admire the sunset and the city lights up at the same time. The campus is not too large, however, what I like most is the freshness and coolness of nature here. Drinks with the same price of 70,000 VND. I choose avocado yogurt, strawberry, banana. Yogurt is decorated quite deliciously, served with honey, for a pleasant sweet taste. Suggested dishes: Carrot and butter cake, smoothie, yogurt, coffee … This is one of the few hill view cafes located near the center of Dalat. From Dalat market, it only took me about 10 minutes to drive to the shop. The shop is located on a high slope, with spacious parking beside. Open and airy space, filled with natural light, delicately decorated with daisies in the aisle is my first impression when arriving at Coffee Sunny Day. The shop has many photo angles such as a piano, a lazy chair … with a background of pine forest, a greenhouse in the distance. This place is suitable for virtual followers or those who like to hunt clouds, watch the sunset. However, the seating area without sockets is quite inconvenient for those who come to study and work. The menu of drinks and snacks is quite diverse, the minus point is that customers have to serve themselves. I chose unsweetened, sweet and sour orange juice that is easy to drink. Enjoying the airy atmosphere, sipping drinks, embracing the nature of the mountain town are interesting experiences at the restaurant. Suggested dishes : Smoothies, coffee, tea, yogurt … After visiting Domaine De Marie, I stopped by the shop on the opposite side. Dubbed “Seoul in the heart of Dalat”, the Korean-style cafe impresses diners with a wooden townhouse, bus stop, rose base and steps. There are many rooms with different views here. When I arrived, the background in front had quite a lot of young people, couples taking virtual live photos. In particular, the coffee shop does not charge for taking pictures. Going deep inside, I choose an open space, watching the city view. The design here takes brown as the main color, creating a cozy, harmonious combination with the surrounding nature. Drinks in the bar are minimalist, mainly coffee, milk types and juices. Diners can sip cakes, coffee, read books, listen to romantic Korean music. I think that the price of the items is a bit high but commensurate with the quality and service here. Suggested dishes: Cheese cake, ice blended, tea, soda … About 4.5 km from the city center, located on the top of Prenn Pass, the shop is a favorite sunset hunting spot for young people in Dalat. I go to the shop on a weekend afternoon to enjoy the Sound Show Sunset here. The shop is located on a steep slope, the way to reach is quite difficult to find for those who check-in for the first time. The design is mostly wood, indoor and outdoor spaces, with many virtual living scenes, embracing the majestic view behind. The day I came was a show of Trung Quan Idol. I choose an Economy class seat, priced at 150,000 VND, including a portion of drinking water. Amidst the dreamy space at dusk, I was immersed in the love songs of “holy rain”. However, the space is quite large, so the sound is somewhat limited, the far seat area cannot be heard clearly. Acoustic music nights usually take place from 17:00 to 19:30, with the participation of many artists. In addition to listening to music, visitors can visit the shop to hunt clouds, watch the sunset or the city lights up … Suggested dishes: Coffee, mojito, chocolate, carrot … On a cool night in Da Lat, I decided to go down to Trai Mat, find a beautiful view shop, watch the valley of lights. Hai A Homestay Cafe Bakery owns an ideal location right at the Trai Mat roundabout, the view embraces the whole Thai Phien flower village, where the greenhouse lights up at night. The shop is located far from the city center, but the way is quite easy to find. The coffee, bakery and homestay complex has a simple design, mainly outdoor space. The indoor seat is suitable for rainy days. The friendly dogs like Golden, Beagle … in the garden campus made me quite excited. In addition to coffee, the bar also has services such as cooking food for groups of guests, families or serving barbecue parties outside. Room rates here are about 700,000 VND / night. Suggested dishes: Stir-fried noodles with seafood, pumpkin soup, rose tea, tiramisu, coffee …

Recently, billionaire Bill Gates and his wife – Melinda Gates announced on Twitter that they will divorce after 27 years of marriage. According to Forbes, Bill Gates is currently the 4th richest person in the world with a net worth of $ 130.5 billion. Bill Gates and his wife have many real estate properties, including a 6,100 square meter mansion in Washington. Bill Gates’ mansion was built in 7 years and cost 63 million USD. Before that, Bill Gates bought this land for $ 2 million in 1988. Located on a hillside surrounded by tall trees, the villa is covered with greenery with lots of plants. The work was first completed in 1992 with a 170-square-meter guest house area. This guest house has one bedroom, one bathroom. These are the first places where the technology is tested for future use in the main building. Nearly 500,000 trees were used to build this house, including 500-year-old fir trees. There is also an artificial stream next to the villa for fish release. The villa area has 24 bathrooms, 10 of which are fully equipped with amenities. Bill Gate’s garage can accommodate 23 vehicles, distributed in various areas around the building. In addition, the Bill Gates mansion also has a total of 6 kitchens, located in different places and the staff can be ready for any event, any time. The entire villa is installed with high-tech sensors to monitor the climate and light. Upon arrival at the house, guests are given a panel that interacts with sensors installed throughout the house. They can go to temperature and light to adjust according to their preferences. The wall-mounted speaker system plays music with every step through the rooms. Even the path to the house is also heated. The cinema room is nearly 140 m2, extremely spacious and comfortable for 20 guests. There is also a popcorn machine with a choice of corn and butter. The 18-meter-deep swimming pool is located in a private building of more than 360 square meters. The swimming pool is also equipped with an underwater music sound system. Photo source: BI. Video: Ho Chi Minh City preserves ancient villas. Source: VTV24

POM House is a small house located on a hillside in Son La province. Like the hill villages of Vietnam over the past decade, the economic development has led to the construction works, making the city more and more cramped. The hill is now a cake with many pieces cut and leveled for a “more convenient” city. When designing the house, the group of architects aims to develop urban and its impact on nature. So half of the land area is for construction and the rest is for natural elements. The eaves are built around the yard as a solid limit to protect the “land” from the impact of construction works. The courtyard is inspired by the patio of the traditional house for midday shade. The living space in the house is arranged quite simply, including a large common space, where all activities take place and is a space for family members to connect. The two side spaces of the house are designed to be smaller as private spaces for rest. Each space is connected to a shared garden but has its own vision for each space. The V-shaped roofs with the lowest point in the middle divide the house into residential and auxiliary spaces. The roof is designed to open to the outside and is carefully calculated to cleverly welcome natural light into the house in the late afternoon when the light intensity has decreased. Photo source: Archdaily Video: House 25m2- the opportunity to have a house for many people? Source: VTV24

Foreign visitors immerse themselves in the beauty of Bau Trang’s “blue sky, white sand, sunshine”. Photo: Thanh Ha / VNA Located about 60 km north of Phan Thiet city center, Bau Trang is a majestic, poetic beauty gifted by nature for thousands of years. Bau Trang landscape complex is located in Mui Ne National Tourist Area (Binh Thuan province). There are 2 lakes here called Bau Ong, Bau Ba and sand hill called Trinh Nu hill. Although located in the middle of a year-round, windy, arid region, the water in the bowl is extremely abundant and cool. Thanks to that, the surrounding trees grow and lush like an oasis. The highlight is Bau Trang which is surrounded by Virgin sand hill with white sand color, stretching flexibly like silk ribbons. Besides being famous for its natural beauty, during the two wars against the French colonialists and the US imperialists, Bau Trang is also known as a famous revolutionary site associated with the Le Hong Phong resistance base. The place marked the years of fierce, heroic and arduous fighting and sacrifices of the army and people of Binh Thuan. With such unique terrain, terrain and beautiful scenery, Bau Trang has entered the Top 100 impressive destinations of Vietnam in 2013, the favorite destination of ASEAN in 2014 and the Top 100 tourist destinations that are loved in the region. South of 2016. In recent years, the number of tourists coming to Bau Trang has continuously increased and has become an indispensable destination for tourists when coming to Binh Thuan. Along with Mui Ne (Phan Thiet city), Bau Trang has been attracting many domestic and international tourism investment projects. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Bui The Nhan – Director of Binh Thuan Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said: To preserve and promote effectively the value of Bau Trang landscape, in the coming time, Department will coordinate with departments, branches and the People’s Committee of Bac Binh district to continue to consolidate and consolidate the Management Board of Bau Trang landscapes in the direction of having sufficient qualifications and professional capacity in management and promotion. the landscape value is more and more effective. The Department and locality also strengthened the communication and promotion of the unique features of Bau Trang landscapes; organize surveys, functional subdivisions in the scenic area, advise the provincial People’s Committee for approval to invite and attract qualified enterprises to participate in investment.

The romantic scene on Na Nua lake with the brilliant yellow color of the red flowers. The rosewood tree, also known as the limestone tree, is a precious wood species that is currently not available in many places. This tree has bright yellow flowers, the sound of indigenous people reading away is called a limp … The season of sorrel flowers starting at the end of March lasted for more than a month, until the golden colors flooded the road to Na Nua shack, shrouded in the lake’s face, sparkling with gold, making people’s hearts unforgettable. Besides the historical sites such as Hong Thai communal house, Tan Trao banyan tree, the red flower tree on the old bridge is an attractive check-in point. On the holidays April 30 and May 1-5, visitors to Tan Trao will see the golden color of the red flowers echoed with the voice of the stream flowing in the singing, the elasticity of the Tay girls. Blooming iridescent bunches of flowers. Tourists visit Na Nua shack. Red wine tree grows alternately on palm hills in the land of Son Duong, Tuyen Quang province. Tuyen Quang tourism survey team at historic Tan Trao communal house. The ecological village with many homestays is ready to welcome visitors on the holidays.

Sand dunes are typical images that create a “brand name” of Binh Thuan province. In particular, Bau Trang sand hill attracts most tourists because the location is easy to access, located near the green lake and has many fun activities, experiences such as sand sledding, jeep tour … Bau Trang is about 60 km northeast of Phan Thiet city, in Hong Lam village, Hoa Thang commune, Bac Binh district. In the local language, “Bau” means “lake”. Standing on the top of the sand hill, visitors can see the endless winding hills. The feeling of “adventure” is like standing in the middle of a desert, with the sun, the hot dry wind and immense golden sand. Jeep ride to explore sand dunes is a very memorable experience. Contrary to the sand dunes, the nearby Bau Ong and Bau Ba lakes dispel the heat of the desert with clear blue water and gentle scenery. The most amazing thing that nature bestows here is that the fresh water lake in the sand desert is never empty year round. In Bau Ba in summer, there are pink lotus blooming and rows of cool blue; The wind blowing gently through the casuarina groves brings freshness and comfort. The shops also appear along the lake for visitors to stop and rest. Currently, the experience activities at Bau Trang are very diverse, especially thrilling activities. Visitors can cross the sand hill by jeep, a 3-wheeled motorbike driven by great local drivers. Folds or steep turns make many people “cry,” but they are also extremely excited and memorable. Or if you just want to move gently, leisurely walk on the vast sand hill and towards the green lake, you will surely have beautiful photos. Right near the sand hill is a cool green lake, creating a beautiful scene for visitors to take photos, check-in. Learn local culture Fishing villages in Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan have been formed since ancient times. Hundreds of years ago, the life of the people here was associated with the sea, such as fishing, salt making, fish sauce … Today, even though urban development, houses are close, you still have You can learn these cultural features when coming to the fishing village of Mui Ne early in the morning. The fishing village of Mui Ne is busy in the morning. Source: Nguyen Huong Fresh seafood is available for sale at the fish market. Source: Nguyen Huong The fishing village of Mui Ne is a peaceful image of a pure fishing village in Vietnamese waters. In the early morning, the fish market is extremely bustling. In the distance are basket boats and colorful fishing boats against the blue sky. Fresh seafood has just been caught, piled up and sorted by type, size, freshness, and then sold to residents or tourists. Boats in and out bustling, people gathered to buy and sell; Everyone is welcoming and friendly with each other. From Mui Ne fish market, visitors go about 500 meters more to Mui Ne market – an original market with local specialties unlike anywhere. Here, you can choose for yourself a bowl of banh canh, fish cake or banh can, the typical pancake of Mui Ne – Phan Thiet. Eating a bowl of fish cake soup is a great way to start a new day. After catching fish, the fish will be pre-processed, filtered bones, ground to make rolls …, feeling like enjoying the best of the sea. Not far from the fishing village is Mui Ne market – a paradise of local dishes. Source: Nguyen Huong Relieve stress and relax As a coastal province, with warm weather all year round, many clean and beautiful beaches, romantic and natural landscape, convenient transportation, Binh Thuan is the perfect destination for this type of beach tourism and resort. Since there is no winter and very little rain, the beautiful pristine beaches in Binh Thuan can bathe almost all year round. Especially, the Mui Ne – Phan Thiet area is considered “a resort paradise” or “the resort capital of Vietnam”, because this is one of the first places in Vietnam to develop a type of beach resort. Currently in Phan Thiet there are hundreds of resorts and coastal hotels. Most of the resorts have low construction density, few high-rise buildings, but mainly bungalows, spend a lot of garden space, trees, swimming pools and many other amenities for guests. At this time, Vietnamese tourists coming to the resorts in Phan Thiet will inherit high-class and professional services at attractive prices; In the past, the number of international visitors was so large that the resorts were crowded and difficult to book. Most of the resorts are applying many stimulus programs, promotions, gifts with entertainment services or dining to attract domestic customers. Most of the resorts are located on the coast, with green space and very few high-rise buildings. Source: Hoang Ngoc resort Explore Ta Cu mountain tourist area Ta Cu Mountain is located on the edge of National Highway 1A, in Ham Thuan Nam district, Binh Thuan province, 28km south of Phan Thiet city. Located on the route from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet, Ta Cu mountain tourist area is a place that attracts a lot of tourists to visit, entertain and pilgrimage to Buddha. The scene here is pristine, marvelous with identical mountains, glistening ancient pagoda roofs hidden behind trees. Tourists can climb Ta Cu mountain by road, however it will take a few hours and requires good fitness. The more popular way that tourists often choose is to take the cable car to quickly access the sights and freely admire the majestic scenery below, or zoom out to see the vast blue sea. Cable car to Ta Cu mountain. The landscape on Ta Cu mountain is still quite pristine, cool air, lots of green trees and living animals. Visitors can easily see cute monkeys playing, dancing in the trees or swooping down to beg for food whenever a visitor arrives. On the top of Ta Cu mountain, there are 2 famous pagodas, Linh Son Truong Tho and Long Doan pagoda. Male and unique architectural artistic values. Ancient pagoda roofs looming in the woods. The famous Reclining Buddha on Ta Cu Mountain Currently at Ta Cu mountain tourist area has developed a system of restaurants, garden coffee with spacious and airy space for tourists to rest and have lunch. There are also flower gardens, small landscape, photo-taking space, check-in space such as seven-color staircase, flamingo garden, sunflower garden … for visitors to visit and produce beautiful pictures. ./.

A giant smiley face from green trees appeared on the hillside Drivers along Oregon Road 18 have the opportunity to admire the unique scenery with giant smiling faces looking back at them from the green-covered hillside. Located on Oregon Road 18, between Willamina and Grand Ronde, the smiley face on the hillside appears every fall, when the color of the leaves and the trunk changes. The face is about 9.1 meters in diameter, consisting of two different conifers, one that changes color in the fall and the other that persists all year round. The famous landscape on the hillside of Oregon soon put it on the list of interesting places that many people want to visit. Close-up of giant smiley face from green trees in Oregon hillside, USA The story of the smiling face in Oregon dates back to 2011 when the company Hampton Lumber decided to create designs out of trees during a reforestation campaign. They used Douglas Fir, a gymnosperm in the pine family, for the eyes and mouth of the entire face. Unlike most conifers, pine trees deciduous and turn yellow in the fall. “The idea of ​​a smiling face started with Hampton Lumber from our former lumber manager Dennis Creel. When we harvested we knew that the area was well-positioned,” said Kristin, a Hampton Lumber spokesman. advantage, the observer can easily see from the highway. So, Dennis Creel came up with the idea of ​​doing something interesting. It takes about a week to complete from planning and planting. ‘ Over time, the round face on the Oregon hill lost some corners. However, experts estimate, the smiley face scene remains for at least another decade. For now, smiling faces make locals happier when they really need a reason to smile. “The atmosphere is quite dull in the area. The parks have gradually disappeared. Drivers who have a chance to see a smiley face on a hillside while driving,” said one local woman. Me too, today I am happier to see a smiling face. Indeed, it has lit up the whole area. ” This cute smiling face is just one of the coolest designs created out of trees over the years.

Van Thanh Hill is located on a hill, 3 km from the center of Da Lat city (Lam Dong). Check-in point is on Van Thanh Street. From Dalat market, you follow the direction of February 3, meet the intersection, turn right to Hoang Van Thu, run about 2.5 km more to reach the tourist area. You can combine exploring many places on the same route such as Cam Ly waterfall, Voi waterfall, Linh An pagoda, Hoa Son Dien Trang … Photo: Long Nguyen. This is a combination of cafes, restaurants, gardens, swimming pools, campsites. Admission ticket is 80,000 VND / person (including a selection of water). The resort can book a party for events from 30 people with prices from 280,000 to 310,000 VND / person. Photo: Van Thanh Hill. The check-in areas combine with natural scenery, flower gardens, creating a harmonious overall. Seating area ranges from outdoor to indoor. If you like open space, you can take a walk in the garden, watch many kinds of flowers. Indoor area, awning suitable for midday sitting. There is also a camping area, organizing a BBQ for guests to check-in at night. Photo: Van Thanh Hill. The flower gardens are designed in different areas, combining stone paths, warm pine-paneled walls, making visitors feel lost in miniature Europe. The location is open from 7am to 9:30 pm. Guests often gather crowdedly to take pictures in the morning from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. Photo: Van Thanh Hill. From above, the photos can be obtained from the valley and the greenhouse below. Guests can rent photo equipment for 80,000 VND / set. Photo: Long Nguyen. The campus here grows a variety of flowers such as chrysanthemum, butterfly wings, pink … radiating a gentle scent. Long Nguyen account shared: “The space here is like a giant flower garden. My friends and I gather a lot of virtual life pictures. Fruit tea is a must try when chill in the coffee area. On clear days, you can come here to hunt clouds. The aerial bed, with the backdrop of the mountains and forests in the background, is the suggestion of virtual life. Photo: Van Thanh Hill, thao_sammie_. Large space with a capacity of more than 500 people, the resort is suitable for organizing big events such as gala dinner, prom party … Photo: Van Thanh Hill. At night, the garden will open with multi-colored lights. Visitors can rent a BBQ venue for 100,000 VND / person. Visitors can bring food at home here or order food at prices from 40,000 to 280,000 VND. Other services can also be booked, such as a dormitory tent or campfire. Photo: Tam Huynh. A dreamlike purple flower garden in Da Lat In the first days of the new year, Da Lat (Lam Dong) was flooded with flowers. Aside from the outstanding cherry apricot, this garden of primrose is also receiving a lot of attention.

Nuoc Dop residential area is located on a hill on the other side of Dakdrinh hydropower reservoir. This is an area not included in the hydropower project, but the people of Nuoc Dop are indirectly affected by this project.

Tired of waiting for the way

We have returned to the Kingdom many times by different routes. For the first time on December 31, 2014, after one day, hydroelectricity was put into operation, to write the article “Dakdrr hydropower accumulation of water: Locking people in high mountains”. At that time, we rented boats, crossed the vast lake bed with more than 11 million cubic meters of water. Both going and going back took nearly 3 hours, with a price of 500 thousand VND.

Residents of Nuoc Dop residential area, Ra Manh village, Son Long commune (Son Tay) open their own “waterways” across the Dakdrinh hydropower reservoir to travel. Photo: Th. Nhi

Immediately after the press was published, the local government held an urgent meeting, immediately mobilizing the youth force of Son Tay district and Son Long commune to open a dirt road to make a passageway for the people of Nuoc Dop to go from the village to the middle communal mind. The road construction project was then urgently implemented, with a total length of 7.8 km, a total cost of more than 17 billion VND from the budget source. However, due to the design and other shortcomings, the project was stopped.

In 2018, the project of making this route restart. The total length is still the same, but the total cost increases to 30 billion VND, from the funding source of Dakdrinh Hydropower investor. Also since here, the Son Tay district government has to constantly go “debt collection” to have money for road construction. However, that road is still unfinished, even in many sections, it is even more difficult to go than the first day I crossed the lake bed, followed the path to return to this upland people.

Recently, we returned to the Kingdom. A 7.8km road can only make about 3.5km of the beginning of the route. The most important stretch of road is longer than 4km at the end of the route, that is, adjacent to residential areas, it is still sprawling with rocks, deep pools and steep slopes. Due to the difficulty of having no way to travel, the people of Nuoc Dop set up a wharf at the junction of the village adjacent to the Dakdrinh hydropower reservoir and named it “Ben Ra Manh”.

We arrived at Ra Manh wharf, Mr. Dinh Van Nghe thought that tourists would go on a trip, so he enthusiastically invited the boat to go to the lake for a walk. Mr. Nghiep said: This boat is the means of transportation of the whole village, carrying acacia, carrying the harvested noodles around the lake bed and on the rising hills between the hydroelectric lake. The investor of hydroelectricity only recovers the land at the foot of the hill, the rest of the people still grow acacia. Have to swim across the lake bed to clear grass, plant trees, then go sawing, taking boats to the shore. The small boat, piled with dozens of acacia trees, rowing all day to come ashore, but there is no other way.

Road to Nuoc Dop residential area. Photo: Th. Nhi

Bringing the story of persistent debt shortage to the leader of Dakdrinh Hydropower Joint Stock Company, Director of Dam Duc Thong Company said: “Hydropower is willing to pay for road construction, but until now, it has only paid about 17 billion, 13 billion more in debt. The reason is that the district has not completed the documents to be able to disburse it “. The file that this director explained is the final settlement of the project, that is, the district must complete, accept, hand over, then transfer the dossier to hydroelectricity for consideration and disbursement. However, on the side of the unit authorized to implement the Nuoc Dop road project, which is the Management Board of Construction Investment and Development of Land Funds in Son Tay District, said that if the capital is not arranged in advance, it will be very difficult for construction. Therefore, we hope that hydroelectricity will consider and make capital investments to make this road more flexible, because the longer it lasts, the more difficult people’s lives.

The electricity was creeping

For many generations, more than 100 people in Nuoc Dop residential area have not had access to the national electricity grid. For many years, Son Tay district has invested money to bring electricity to Nuoc Dop, but for many reasons, the project has not energized yet.

Residents of Nuoc Dop residential areas harvested the noodles and waited many days for traders to come and buy them. Photo: Th. Nhi

In Nuoc Dop, the medium voltage poles rise high, the wire is ready, but waiting to complete some procedures before it can be energized and supplied to households. Because it is too difficult when the life has no electricity, the people of Nuoc Dop residential area pay their own money to buy wires and pull electricity thanks to acquaintances from other KDC. Long distance, small wires, weak electricity, electric lights creeping not much brighter than kerosene lamps. “I hope to have electricity to light up for my children to study, watch television and listen to the radio to enjoy. Now I use electricity thanks to the time I lose. I don’t have electricity in my village,” said the village elder, Dinh Van Xon.

Because pulling electricity far away, the cost of pulling electricity back to the village is up to 4-5 million VND. Someone has to borrow hot money to get money to pull electricity. The electric lines like forest wires tangled in the pillars are actually dry acacia tops, low and low, with a section just at the knee. “I know that it is not allowed to connect electricity like that, but the family needs electricity very much before having to do so. I only hope that electricity can be brought back to the people on a large pole, a large wire for people to be assured to use. With electricity, a new life will be required. less suffering “, Ms. Dinh Thi Un confided.

It is difficult to pull electricity back to Nuoc Dop residential area because partly there is no road. When implementing road investment here, the district has planned to implement the road in parallel. However, the road project just kept sluggish and electricity so was also slow to follow.

When will the promise come true?

The day we got back to Dop, it was on the day when a truck came to buy noodles for the people. Dozens of households in Dop were very happy. Before Tet, the constant rain and flood, the noodles were left on the field. After Tet, when it was sunny, people harvested, bagged, carried them down the road, sent people to the center of Son Tay district to call people to buy. 3 days new car appointment The whole village rushed to pick it up, put the noodles in the car, laughed loudly. There are many people who divide the money to sell noodles into each item: pay for electricity, buy rice, give their children money to go to the district to go to boarding school, buy acacia seed to grow … All essential expenses of life. “Luckily, we can sell noodles, but if we can’t sell, we go” hot “to take care of our family but know how,” said Dinh Thi Xang.

The people of Nuoc Dop residential area plant and care for the areca tree. Photo: Th. Nhi

Also because there is no sugar, the agricultural products in Dop are sold at a much cheaper price than other places. Currently, the purchasing price of Acacia wood here is only about 600-700 thousand VND, which is about 200,000 VND / ton cheaper than the convenient roads. Difficult, low income, but here people do not have side jobs. Chairman of Son Long Commune People’s Committee Do Thanh Qua said: All households in Nuoc Dop are poor. In recent years, life has been more difficult due to the fall in agricultural prices. There are times when there are storms, traffic is divided, agricultural products cannot be sold. The commune hopes that the superiors will quickly build the road and bring electricity back to Nuoc Dop residential area so that the people can improve their living conditions and gradually reduce poverty “.

Now Dop is in a raging season for acacia cultivation. On the green acacia hills, groups of 5-10 people work hard to clean up. In Nuoc Dop, people still keep the same “rhyme” as in the past. Every family has important work, everyone in the village who is free will come to help. They help each other as wholeheartedly as family members. Therefore, despite the difficult life, the roads are back, electricity has not come back forever, but no one left the village to go elsewhere. The special thing is that the village has no evils of gambling, theft … And for many years, they have been united, sharing with all difficulties of the government, the investor of Dakdrinh hydroelectricity and patiently. waiting for a promise …